Nonprofit · EIN 75-2945700
BIG HEART THEATER
Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75238
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $158,919 | $112,476 | $46,443 | $60,472 | – | $60,472 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $131,419
- Program service revenue
- $27,500
- Investment income
- $0
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $43,324
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $88,261
- Occupancy
- $1,499
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,221
- Other expenses
- $19,495
- Program services (functional)
- $102,930
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,029
- Total assets, end of year
- $60,472
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $60,472
- Cash, savings and investments
- $60,472
- Gross receipts
- $158,919
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa L Schmidt | Board Member and Executive Director | 25 | $32,175 |
| Laurel Hoitsma | Board Secretary and Director of Marketing and Development | 5 | $5,000 |
| Connie Parry | Board Member and Contracted Director | 5 | $2,250 |
| Kelly Cotten | Board Member and Contracted Designer | 5 | $2,000 |
| Raphael Parry | Board President and Contracted Designer | 5 | $1,899 |
| Karen Mercado | Board Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Darvetra Parker | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Leticia Parker | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Ahila Gulasekaram | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9716 ELMCREST DR, DALLAS, TX 75238-1830
- In care of
- % RAPHAEL PARRY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 9716 Elmcrest, Dallas TX 75238
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Raphael Parry, 9716 Elmcrest, Dallas TX 75238
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Raphael, Parry
Mission
Big Heart Theater empowers teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities IDD to create and perform one-of-a-kind theatrical experiences for themselves and their communities forever redefining disabilities as possibilities.
Program accomplishments
- We developed and produced four mainstage shows and two workshops serving 81 teens and adults with IDD in underserved Dallas-area communities. Performers had a variety of conditions including Down syndrome autism spectrum disorder and other forms of IDD. We held 63 rehearsals 3 workshops and 8 public performances. An estimated 750 audience members and workshop attendees took part. All activities were free for both performers and audiences. Partners included Dallas Public Library Dallas Park and Recreation Dallas ISD OutLoud Dallas Kitchen Dog Theater and the DYRK1A Syndrome Conference in Dallas.Expenses $102,930
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-2945700
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $60,472
- Income (IRS master file)
- $158,919
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Raphael Parry | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about BIG HEART THEATER
- What is the EIN of BIG HEART THEATER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG HEART THEATER is 75-2945700.
- Is BIG HEART THEATER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to BIG HEART THEATER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIG HEART THEATER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BIG HEART THEATER due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BIG HEART THEATER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BIG HEART THEATER?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Raphael Parry.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIG HEART THEATER?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,175 (Lisa L Schmidt, Board Member and Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BIG HEART THEATER have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $158,919, expenses of $112,476 and total assets of $60,472 at year end.
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